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Ginkgo Bioworks Announces Acquisition Of Massachusetts Covid-19 Testing Provider Project Beacon Covid-19 Llc

PUBLIC · DNAJan 19, 2022

Acquiring Company

Ginkgo Bioworks

Acquired Company

Project COVID-19

BostonOtherManufacturingBiotechnologySustainabilitySoftwareScience And Engineering

Description

Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, today announced the acquisition of Project Beacon COVID-19 LLC (Project Beacon), a Boston-based social benefit organization focused on helping to increase the capacity, availability, accessibility and affordability of COVID-19 testing. Under the terms of the deal, Ginkgo acquired Project Beacon's assets and will assume responsibility for Project Beacon's ongoing operations, providing COVID-19 monitoring tools to communities in Massachusetts and other areas.

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Ginkgo Bioworks is acquiring Project COVID-19, announced January 19, 2022. Ginkgo Bioworks is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

How much did Ginkgo Bioworks pay for Project COVID-19?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does Ginkgo Bioworks do?
Ginkgo Bioworks is the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, providing flexible, end-to-end services that solve challenges for organizations across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to..
Where are Ginkgo Bioworks and Project COVID-19 based?
Ginkgo Bioworks is based in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at Ginkgo Bioworks?
Fundz holds 3 contacts at Ginkgo Bioworks. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

Ginkgo Bioworks

Location

27 Drydock Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Ginkgo Bioworks is the leading horizontal platform for cell programming, providing flexible, end-to-end services that solve challenges for organizations across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to pharmaceuticals to industrial and specialty chemicals. Ginkgo Biosecurity is building and deploying the next-generation infrastructure and technologies that global leaders need to predict, detect, and respond to a wide variety of biological threats.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Project COVID-19?

Project COVID-19 was acquired by Ginkgo Bioworks, based in Boston. The deal was reported on January 19, 2022. Ginkgo Bioworks is publicly traded (DNA) and operates in Other.

When did Ginkgo Bioworks acquire Project COVID-19?

Ginkgo Bioworks's acquisition of Project COVID-19 was reported on January 19, 2022. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Project COVID-19 do?

Project COVID-19 is the company acquired in this transaction. It is privately held.

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